Lindsay Aerts
After education board’s update, group says porn is still in libraries
Ahead of the 2023 Utah Legislative Session, educators, lawmakers, and the public are at odds over rules about pornography in public schools.2 years ago
How Utah’s voter registration database is kept safe and up-to-date
The personal information, voter signatures, and unique voter ID numbers of every Utah voter exist in it, and it's the reason Utahns automatically get mailed a ballot.2 years ago
‘Make smart choices,’ families of teens killed in car crashes say
The Utah Department of Public Transporation said 39 teens were killed driving on Utah roads last year.2 years ago
Social security will get a bump due to inflation
People on a fixed income will get 8.7% more after the social security bump.2 years ago
Sign with swastika, N-word posted on a residential fence in West Valley
A woman who lives in West Valley City says a racist sign was posted to her fence, including a swastika, the N-word, and more.2 years ago
Election threats reported in Utah, as other states still see ‘unusual’ levels
Utah election officials say they are not immune from the threats being reported against election offices nationwide.2 years ago
At Alpine school board meeting, Natalie Cline claims district allows porn in classrooms
Whether Cline, from the Utah Board of Education, can speak at the Alpine district meeting (where she doesn't reside) was questioned.2 years ago
Lawmaker Moss again pushing to ban driving while holding a cell phone
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, D-District 37, says she'll try again to crack down on driving with your cell phone in your hand.2 years ago
Utah moms rally behind Fairness for Pregnant Workers Act
Utahns in the nationwide advocacy group Mom Congress are pushing for a fairness bill to give pregnant workers more federal protections.2 years ago
Salt Lake City School District is parting ways with its superintendent
The Salt Lake City School District announced it is parting ways with its superintendent during a board meeting Friday evening.2 years ago
Citations against people experiencing homelessness ‘not effective’ according to ACLU report
A new report from ACLU criticizes police in Salt Lake City for their handling of people experiencing homelessness.2 years ago
A tale of two Steves: Davis County voters face confusion over two write-in’s named Steve
The write-in campaign by Rep. Steve Handy might face an added challenge now that a second "Steve," Steve Fershtut, has entered the race.2 years ago
In speech at UVU, former vice president discusses protecting freedoms
Former vice president Mike Pence gave a speech at Utah Valley University on Tuesday. He discussed freedoms that must be protected. He wouldn't say if he plans to run for President.2 years ago
U of U Health says contraception need higher for both women and men in the wake of Roe decision
University of Utah Heath says demand for birth control is up and they have a new clinic hoping to get women faster access.2 years ago
A pipeline from Lake Powell to Washington County is taking shape
Utah is moving forward with the Lake Powell Pipeline, but opponents say it's too costly and that Utah doesn't have the right to divert the water.2 years ago
Sen. Mike Lee working on religious liberty amendments in bill to codify gay marriage
Senator Mike Lee is among those working on an amendment to protect religious liberties in The Respect for Marriage Act bill.2 years ago
KSL EXCLUSIVE: Photos of topless women at U of U football game who may face charges
A woman with her family at the Saturday game at Rice Eccles Stadium used Instagram to call out the topless women for their lack of clothing.2 years ago
Two internal polls from Lee and McMullin camps tell different stories about Utah’s senate race
Two polls from both the Sen. Mike Lee and Evan McMullin campaigns are at odds with each other, each reporting different numbers.2 years ago
Utah’s power grid stressed but no rolling blackouts necessary, RMP says
Rocky Mountain Power says while Utah's power grid is stressed, the state is not the verge of experiencing rolling blackouts as is the case in California.2 years ago
Misinformation spreads about new suicide prevention lifeline 988
Some who've called the suicide prevention hotline 988 are using social media to spread concern about police being sent to their homes.2 years ago
Weber Schools move to early out after complaints of heat exhaustion
The decision by Weber Schools came after complaints of heat exhaustion and some classroom temperatures reaching over 80 degrees.2 years ago
Know what counts when writing in a candidate name
Officials say if you plan on writing in a candidate for the upcoming election, make sure your intent is clear, or your vote might not count.2 years ago
Longtime Davis County Rep. Steve Handy launches write-in campaign for his seat back
Handy said he knows it's an uphill battle, but that his analysis has found a path to victory (particularly due to mail-in voting.)2 years ago
